| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville Exempted Village School District | Hicksville | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 854 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Ayersville Local School District | Defiance | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 704 | 2 | K–12 | 0 |
| Central Local School District | Farmer | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 915 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Northeastern Local School District | Defiance | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,007 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Defiance City School District | Defiance | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2,339 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
How Defiance County compares
Together they enroll 5,819 students across 14 schools. The largest is Defiance City School District with 2,339 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Defiance County is Hicksville Exempted Village School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Defiance County, OH?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Defiance County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Defiance County, OH?
Of the districts serving Defiance County, Hicksville Exempted Village School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.